Learn to Make Bread the French Way

Artisan bakery launches immersive French bread-making workshops in London

Few culinary experiences evoke comfort and tradition quite like a freshly baked French baguette. Crisp on the outside, soft and airy within, authentic French bread is defined by simplicity, terroir-driven ingredients and time-honoured techniques that prioritise patience over speed. Now, you don’t need to travel to France to experience it.

Artisan French bakery school Comptoir Bakery School, located on Druid Street in Bermondsey, London, has launched a new French bread-making workshop, inviting bread lovers to learn the art of traditional baking directly from French master bakers.

Discover the Art of Authentic French Bread Making

In this immersive three-hour bread-making class, participants will learn how to create classic French loaves including sourdough bread, baguettes and fougasse—all in one session. Using Comptoir Bakery’s own sourdough starter, attendees are guided step by step through kneading, shaping and understanding the fermentation process that gives French bread its distinctive flavour and texture.

Designed for complete beginners and experienced home bakers alike, the workshops offer a hands-on introduction to traditional French baking methods, empowering you to recreate bakery-quality bread at home and fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked loaves.

Why Is French Bread So Good?

French baker Quentin Wind of Comptoir Bakery School explains:

“I know I may be biased, but there’s nothing quite like French bread.

It’s all about simple, quality ingredients—just flour, water, salt and yeast—combined with slow fermentation, carefully selected flours and precise baking techniques. This is what creates that signature crispy crust and soft interior, allowing the flavours to shine and delivering a true taste of French tradition.”

Learn From Master Bakers With Michelin-Level Experience

Comptoir Bakery was founded 15 years ago by Sebastien Wind, a master pastry chef from Lyon who has worked alongside renowned chefs including Gordon Ramsay and Marco Pierre White. Today, the bakery school’s expert team shares this depth of professional knowledge through its highly sought-after workshops, blending culinary excellence with an approachable, welcoming atmosphere.

Workshop Dates, Pricing & What’s Included

The new French bread-making workshops begin in January and will run throughout the year, with January and February dates already announced and additional sessions released regularly.

• Price: £105 per person
• Upgrade: £228 for two people, including a glass of wine

Included

• Welcome drink
• Organic cotton Comptoir-branded chef’s apron
• Hands-on instruction from expert French bakers

Explore More Baking Workshops

In addition to bread-making classes, Comptoir Bakery School offers a wide range of workshops where both professionals and beginners can learn to create classic French pastries, including croissants, mille-feuille, macarons and tartlettes—perfect for anyone seeking a mindful, creative culinary experience.

Follow Comptoir Bakery School

Stay inspired and discover upcoming workshops by following Comptoir on social media:

• Comptoir Bakery School: https://www.instagram.com/comptoir_bakery_school/
• Comptoir Bakery: https://www.instagram.com/comptoir_bakery/
• The Wind Family: https://www.instagram.com/the_wind_family/